Lido di Venezia, Barrier island in Venice Lagoon, Italy.
The 11-kilometer stretch of Lido features sandy beaches along the Adriatic Sea, separating Venice Lagoon from open waters.
The island served as a military defense point for Venice, with Metamaucum settlement dating back to Roman times as the second ducal seat.
The Venice Film Festival takes place at Palazzo del Cinema each year between August and September, drawing international cinema professionals.
Visitors can access both private and public beaches, with the northern section offering free entry and the Hotel Excelsior providing premium facilities.
The Armenian Catholic Monastery on nearby San Lazzaro houses the oldest operating Armenian publishing center, established in 1789.
Location: Venice
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
Part of: Province of Venice
GPS coordinates: 45.38333,12.35000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:38
Venice offers multiple photo opportunities. The Rialto spans the Grand Canal while houses in Burano display different colors. St Mark's Square presents the Byzantine basilica, campanile and Doge's Palace. The Bridge of Sighs connects the palace to the prison. The islands of Murano and Torcello feature glasswork and historical monuments.
Santa Maria della Salute
5.4 km
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
5.5 km
Gallerie dell'Accademia
5.6 km
Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
5.6 km
Doge's Palace
5.7 km
San Giorgio Maggiore
5 km
Palazzo Dario
5.5 km
Last Supper
5.1 km
Church of San Giorgio Maggiore
5.1 km
Ca' Rezzonico
5.9 km
Il Redentore
4.8 km
Museo Correr
5.7 km
Punta della Dogana
5.2 km
Palazzo Grassi
5.8 km
Columns of San Marco and San Teodoro
5.6 km
Ponte dell'Accademia
5.6 km
Dorsoduro
5.6 km
Giardini della Biennale
5.1 km
Palazzo Venier dei Leoni
5.5 km
San Sebastiano
5.9 km
Giudecca Canal
5.1 km
Santo Stefano, Venice
5.8 km
Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti
5.6 km
Gesuati
5.4 km
San Nicolò dei Mendicoli
6.1 km
Giardini Reali
5.6 km
Casa dei Tre Oci
4.9 km
Palazzo Bauer
5.6 kmReviews
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